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Step Back in Time with Eric & Chris. A guided historical walk with photographs of the past.

Join us for a Historical Guided Walk: Transport in Peebles Discover the fascinating story of how people and goods moved in and around Peebles over…...

29th May, 2025 - 29th May, 2025

Howden Melrose Sevens

The Melrose Sevens is the world's oldest rugby sevens tournament, held annually in Melrose, Scotland, since its inception in 1883. The event was conceived by…...

22nd May, 2025 - 25th May, 2025

Step Back in Time with Eric & Chris: Sports and Games – A guided historical walk with photographs of the past.

Join us for a Historical Guided Walk: Sports & Games in Peebles Step back in time and discover the rich sporting history of Peebles on…...

24th April, 2025 - 24th April, 2025

The Artisan Gift Shop – Galashiels

Discover the charm of our artisan gift shop, where every item tells a story. Nestled in the heart of the community, our shop showcases a…...

14th June, 2025 - 30th September, 2025

Old Gala Club Goes By Train Exhibition

Step aboard a journey through history with the Old Gala Club’s latest exhibition, exploring the rich and fascinating development of the Galashiels railway from the…...

14th June, 2025 - 30th September, 2025

Eden Wool Gathering

A gathering featuring all things sheep-related : fabric art, fleeces, shepherding, textiles, dyeing, weaving, felting, displays and workshops, all held in the Whithorn Trust's main…...

26th July, 2025 - 27th July, 2025

Viking Festival and Archaeology Weekend

A fun family weekend in the heart of Whithorn's archaeological site, with a Viking encampment, display of traditional boatbuilding and crafts, and information about our…...

24th May, 2025 - 25th May, 2025

Living History at Melrose Abbey this Spring Holiday

This Easter Holiday get ready for history to spring to life across our sites as our performers head out to a site near you! Characters…...

8th April, 2025 - 16th April, 2025

Living History at Caerlaverock Castle

This Easter Holiday get ready for history to spring to life across our sites as our performers head out to a site near you! Characters…...

7th April, 2025 - 16th April, 2025

Kirkcudbright Floodlit Tattoo & Fireworks Display

The world comes to Kirkcudbright each August when the town puts on its most spectacular of shows. With a stunning explosion of creative performances, the…...

23rd August, 2025 - 23rd August, 2025

Kirkcudbright Grand Parade

Kirkcudbright Grand Parade A fantastic, fun free day out for all the family, the grand parade has a fantastic range of entertainment, so whether you…...

16th August, 2025 - 16th August, 2025

Spectacular Jousting

Visit Caerlaverock Castle, associated with the Maxwell family for over 400 years, for a weekend of medieval entertainment at the annual jousting tournament. Support your…...

26th July, 2025 - 27th July, 2025

Kirkcudbright Country Fair

This fantastic family weekend is back for 2025. This year our entertainment includes free rides and amusements for children, as well as a range of…...

19th July, 2025 - 20th July, 2025

Kirkcudbright Scottish Night

Held in the Harbour Square, a natural arena in the middle of town, the night features a mixture of traditional Scottish Pipe music from our…...

10th July, 2025 - 21st August, 2025

Kirkcudbright Vintage Fair

Come along to our Vintage Fair with the usual massive selection of items you perhaps used to own or need them again 🙂 It’s a…...

23rd August, 2025 - 24th August, 2025

Light & Shadow – The Art of Sterland and Stockley exhibition

Julia Sterland and Jonathan Stockley have been brought together in this unique exhibition of new paintings and drawings. Both artists tell it like it is,…...

31st May, 2025 - 25th August, 2025

National Mills Weekend

Join us at New Abbey Corn Mill this National Mills Weekend. Step back in time and explore the industrial heritage of these iconic Scottish mills.…...

10th May, 2025 - 11th May, 2025

Landmarks- Border Voices: Artists in Conversation

Join artists Alexander Moffat RSA and Ruth Nicol RSW alongside Prof. Alan Riach for an informal discussion around their current exhibition at Hawick Museum. Landmarks-…...

12th April, 2025 - 12th April, 2025

Reiving at Hermitage Castle

Hermitage Castle opens its doors to a band of Reivers and their camp. There will be historical reenactors, cooking, weapons on display. There will also…...

30th March, 2025 - 30th March, 2025

Easter Eggsplorer Trail at New Abbey Corn Mill

The birds are flocking to attend their annual spring party, but one of them is running late! Could it be the horse-o'-the woods, the capercaillie?…...